Manjot Singh
@manjotsingh
Passionate Computer Science and Economics student leveraging AI for innovation.
What I'm looking for
I am a dedicated Computer Science and Economics student at the University of British Columbia, with a strong focus on leveraging AI and automation to create innovative solutions. My academic journey has been complemented by hands-on experience in diverse research projects, where I have honed my skills in machine learning, computer vision, and ethical considerations in technology.
Throughout my career, I have achieved significant milestones, such as developing AI-powered image sanitization tools that reduced privacy concerns by 50% and creating a wearable device that improved navigation for the visually impaired by 40%. My work in the industry, including my internship at Microsoft, has equipped me with the ability to lead teams and deliver impactful solutions, earning recognition for innovation and excellence.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Undergraduate Subject Teacher
University of British Columbia
Sep 2023 - Nov 2023 (2 months)
Guided over 20 students weekly on algorithms and data structures, improving their performance by an average of 15%.
Programmer
University of British Columbia
Apr 2024 - Present (1 year 2 months)
Working on machine learning models to classify soundscapes, achieving an 80% accuracy rate and enhancing audio identification efficiency by 30%. Experimenting with unsupervised learning models and parallelization techniques to improve artificial audio generation.
Research Assistant
University of British Columbia
May 2023 - Sep 2023 (4 months)
Developed AI-powered image sanitization tools using Python and OpenCV, reducing privacy concerns by 50%. Conducted studies to understand user preferences regarding image privacy.
Programmer
University of British Columbia
Jan 2023 - Apr 2023 (3 months)
Integrated computer vision and machine learning into a wearable device for the visually impaired, achieving 85% accuracy in object detection and reducing navigation delays by 40%.
Business Program Manager Intern
Microsoft
May 2022 - Aug 2022 (3 months)
Led a team to develop a chatbot prototype using NLP, resulting in a 25% reduction in response times. Received a team award for innovation during the capstone project.
Research Intern
IIT Delhi
Jan 2020 - Jan 2020 (0 months)
Contributed to the design and programming of accessible educational tools for visually impaired users. Developed a Python library for creating geometric diagrams.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
University of British Columbia
Bachelor of Computer Science & Economics, Computer Science and Economics
2021 - 2025
Pursuing a Bachelor of Computer Science and Economics with a double major, focusing on advanced algorithm skills and practical experience in diverse industries.
Stanford University
Machine Learning Specialization, Machine Learning
2023 - 2024
Engaged in the Machine Learning Specialization, focusing on machine learning techniques and applications.
Coursera
Azure Fundamentals Certifications, Cloud Computing
2022 - 2022
Completed Azure Fundamentals, Azure AI Fundamentals, and Azure Data Fundamentals, gaining foundational knowledge in Azure services.
Stanford University
Algorithms Specialization Certificate, Computer Science
2020 - 2020
Completed the Algorithms Specialization Certificate, enhancing knowledge in algorithm design and analysis.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
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